Experience the community vibe by supporting the hostel's day-to-day life
The experience
Are you interested in experiencing life at a hostel on the Colombian Pacific coast? We need helping hands for simple but essential tasks: making beds, assisting with cleaning, and helping in the kitchen. Your help keeps our space warm and welcoming!
Tasks:
- Room setup.
- Cleaning of common areas
- Kitchen support (basic preparation, dishwashing)
- Occasional guest assistance
- Help with pruning and planting
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
What you get
1 day off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks:
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Requirements
Intermediate Spanish
Between 18 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Our volunteer program is designed so that travelers can experience an authentic cultural exchange while actively contributing to the development of an Afro-Colombian community committed to sustainability. We offer different areas where you can contribute your talents: from gardening, cooking and daily tasks, to support in marketing or reception.
Each volunteer has a defined role, flexible schedules, and participates in community activities. In exchange for your support, we offer accommodation, meals, and an immersive experience in the culture of the Colombian Pacific.
Activities & Shift
Tasks vary depending on the volunteer area, but in general include:
Shifts of 4 to 5 hours per day, 6 days a week.
Activities may include: maintenance of common spaces, gardening, kitchen assistance, guest services, content production for social media, among others.
Collaborative work and mutual learning are encouraged.
There will be opportunities to participate in cultural activities, local workshops, and guided walks with the community.
Rules
Respect schedules, the natural environment, and all members of the community.
Maintain cleanliness and order in the common areas and rooms.
Participate with a proactive attitude and an open mind.
Drug or alcohol use is not permitted during shifts or in communal areas.
Take care of the hostel's resources as if they were your own.
Foster peaceful coexistence and respectful dialogue.